Bradley County Commission Approves $75K Fire Hall
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Early Learning Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tyner's new Early Learning Center officially opened with the new school year. It provides affordable childcare for faculty and staff and a…
Wages aren't keeping up with inflation, with some jobs falling farther behind than others
Wages still haven't caught up with inflation, four years after the pandemic caused prices to soar and created a cost-of-living crisis for many households, a new study finds. Americans on average are earning 1.2 percentage…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating fatal Highway 58 accident
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 58. On August 17, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., HCSO…
Measles outbreak is over in Texas, state health officials declare
The Texas measles outbreak that sickened hundreds of people earlier this year is officially over, according to state health officials. The Texas Department of State Health Services declared in a news release Monday the end of this year's measles…
MSNBC to change its name to MS NOW and drop the peacock logo
MSNBC is changing its name to MS NOW and dropping its peacock logo as part of the cable channel's spinoff from Comcast's NBC Universal. The new name stands for My Source News Opinion World, according…
Ribbon cutting held for new Tyner Academy building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County’s newest school has officially been christened. (more…)
Fired Nashville officer enters "best interest" plea after allegedly playing role in OnlyFans video during fake traffic stop
A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on a charge of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in…
Grundy County authorities searching for suspect linked to suspicious fires
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grundy County authorities are asking for the public’s help after putting out two suspicious fires. The first incident occurred on August…
Chattanooga police investigating Brainerd Road homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Brainerd Road over the weekend. At 4:02 a.m., August 17, 2025, CPD responded to…
Getting to "gnome" the new Rock City rebrand
Pepper Raper with Rock City joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the historic attraction enters a new era at the Gardens. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The tourist destination Rock City has been…
Serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just in tonight, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports a serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58. According to officials, the road is currently closed as authorities remain on…
Community rallies together after historic flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of historic flooding in Chattanooga, community members are stepping up to help their neighbors near and far. District 5 Councilman Dennis Clark and…
Fort Oglethorpe family left with nothing after flooding
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - In Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, one family is left picking up the pieces after floodwaters destroyed everything they owned. Timothy and Lauren Gipson, along…
Brainerd Baptist Church Provides Flood Relief in North Georgia
Roseville,GA (WDEF)Brainerd Baptist Church’s North Georgia campus is stepping in to support families hit hard by recent flooding. Church members spent the day unloading trucks and sorting donations for residents who lost homes and belongings. The campus has quickly become…
Student arrested after fight at Howard School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One student has been charged after a fight at The Howard School on Friday. Hamilton County Sheriff's officials say six students began fighting this morning. They say one of them pulled a knife. That student has been…
Mayor Kelly releases updated property tax proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has released an updated property tax rate proposal to raise money for first responder pay. (more…)
Sheriff Garrett announces pay raises for Hamilton County Deputies
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The discrepancy between pay rates for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police is about to get worse. Chattanooga is debating a tax hike to give fire and police a pay raise. The city's…
Marion County man arrested after authorities say he burned his father's body in fire pit
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man has been arrested after authorities say he burned his dead father's body. (more…)
First Responder Hero Award: Lt. Justin Small
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
Questions about infrastructure and outside assistance remain after deadly flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Historic flash flooding on Tuesday evening left four dead…
Economic Boom Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new businesses have opened, from shops…
